Chapter
Metabolic Bone Disease
Abstract
Osteoporosis is a systemic disorder of bone metabolism. It is characterized by a decreased bone mineral density and deterioration in bone microarchitecture. This decline in both bone quantity and bone quality puts osteoporotic patients at a high risk of sustaining fractures. Osteoporotic fractures are very common and have a significant impact on patient’s health-related quality of life and ability to function. Osteoporotic or fragility …
Authors
Lau AN; O’Neill J; Adachi JD
Book title
Essential Imaging in Rheumatology
Pagination
pp. 279-304
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
2015
DOI
10.1007/978-1-4939-1673-3_11